Sharon Hollandsworth , LCSW

Sharon Hollandsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who brings four decades of agency experience to her work with adults in both individual and group therapy. She practices a client-centered approach that blends problem-solving and practical skills training, offering steady support and validation while helping clients explore what feels difficult and what they want from the counseling experience. Her approach begins with assessment and collaborative exploration and continues evolving as goals and needs change.

Sharon integrates skills training to strengthen focus, relaxation, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping strategies aimed at reducing anxiety, distress, and emotional upheaval. She emphasizes practical problem-solving and planning to help clients make choices and take steps forward when needed. Her background includes a first degree in music as a guitarist, a psychology major, and a Master of Social Work in Treatment from the University of Tennessee, and she has worked in community mental health and community health centers in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Sharon welcomes exploration at a thoughtful pace and is prepared to introduce techniques and exercises that match each person s needs. For immediate local emergencies she advises contacting emergency services or calling 1-800-273-8255 for crisis support.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client s perspective guides the work; this approach focuses on listening, understanding, and supporting the client as they identify goals and determine what they need from counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills training in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness, which can help people manage intense emotions and navigate relationships more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This happens collaboratively, with adjustments made over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Sharon can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and use formats that feel most comfortable for each person.